Good Floor standing speakers

[msnoopy22]

I'm thinking of upgrading my speaker system. I'm going to start with the fronts. I don't have a bunch of money but I will jump up and pay for it if its worth it. I would like to spend about $500 for a pair of front speakers. Whats the best speaker? Is my budget too low to get a good pairs of front floorstanding speakers? If I go up to say like $700 for a pair what a good speaker? Am I going to notice a big difference for $200???

My Living room is 17 x 12... please help.... thanx!

[Driver_King]

Here are some really good floor standers for much less. The only catch is the shipping costs since they are so large. That leaves you extra room for a center, subwoofer(s), and surrounds.

[StimpsonJCat]

Newegg has the Polk Audio Monitor 70s for $250 each with free shipping.

[aramis109]

Def Tech BP6b's can be had for that budget and are going to be hard to beat at that price range in my opinion. They sound a lot better than anything in the $500 range. They're bipolar though. Keep in mind their center is more expensive than most along that price, but in my opinion it's well worth it.

I'm obviously biased, but I had the Polks so I've heard both. Or you can even go higher which does make a difference. I would suggest going out and listening and then setting your absolute budget and sticking to it.

[msnoopy22]

Originally Posted by aramis109

Def Tech BP6b's can be had for that budget and are going to be hard to beat at that price range in my opinion. They sound a lot better than anything in the $500 range. They're bipolar though. Keep in mind their center is more expensive than most along that price, but in my opinion it's well worth it.

I'm obviously biased, but I had the Polks so I've heard both. Or you can even go higher which does make a difference. I would suggest going out and listening and then setting your absolute budget and sticking to it.

I'm sorry I'm new with speakers... What's Bi polar mean? Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

[StimpsonJCat]

Originally Posted by msnoopy22

I'm sorry I'm new with speakers... What's Bi polar mean? Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

It can be good sometimes and bad others, but it is better than having speakers with muliple personalities.

[Sonny]

Kharma’s Grand Enigma
$1,000,000
Kharma, Dutch makers of top quality audio products, aren’t exactly forthcoming about the Grand Enigma. Reportedly, the world’s most expensive speaker system is entirely unique. Grand Exquisite, Kharma’s second most expensive speaker system, commands a mere $220,000 price tag.

If those are out of your price range...? I would get some Polk TSi's